Finnish companies digitalize welding – production efficiency and traceability improve
Kemppi and PipeCloud start global software cooperation
Kemppi Oy
PipeCloud Oy
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Digitalization of welding accelerates when the capability of the most intelligent welding machines is combined with the information produced by a unique manufacturing execution system developed in Finland. The cooperation between Kemppi and PipeCloud opens up significant benefits for both pipe welding companies and their customers.
PipeCloud enables the export of unique data from pipe weld joints based on the 3D design model to Kemppi's WeldEye software, which returns the work performances back to PipeCloud.
”Integration with PipeCloud is once again a sign of WeldEye's easy integration with companies’ key systems. This enables an easy transition to paperless welding production management and provides a real-time view of production also to enterprise resource planning and KPI systems”, says Kemppi’s Vice President, Sales Development, Mikko Väisänen.
“The factory management gets transparent information about what happens at the factory. This opens up new opportunities for improving production efficiency. The end user who ordered the work, for example, an oil refinery, is able to trace the events of the welding project to the level of individual welds if necessary,” he continues.
WeldEye is the first universal software solution for managing welding production. It speeds up the management of qualifications and welding procedures and collects welding parameter and performance data, such as heat input.
PipeCloud is an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software developed for industrial needs. It combines design data to material data, bundles tasks and tailors programs for machine tools and work orders for welders.
PipeCloud’s CEO Jarno Soinila estimates that digitalization can increase welding efficiency by 20-100 percent depending on the situation.
”The pipe pre-fabricator’s management sees in real-time if the welding machines’ arc-on time is, for example, 20 percent of the total working time. They can then make corrections to production management and also see the effect immediately. Measurable facts replace the gut feeling”, says Soinila.
“The traceability of welding work is important particularly for the oil and gas industry as well as the nuclear industry. We believe that the traceability requirement for welding will soon be coming to other areas of construction too,” he adds.
Additional information:
Mikko Väisänen Jarno Soinila
Vice President, Sales Development CEO
Kemppi Oy PipeCloud Oy
+358 44 289 9398 +358 40 517 9502
mikko.vaisanen@kemppi.com jarno.soinila@pipecloud.fi
Photo captions:
Photo ‘X8 Control Pad and WeldEye’:
X8 MIG welder’s native connectivity to WeldEye enables welders to receive and view digital work orders.
Photo ‘Mikko Väisänen Jarno Soinila’:
Kemppi’s Mikko Väisänen (left) and PipeCloud’s Jarno Soinila launch global software cooperation, aiming for the digitalization of welding.
WeldEye is a universal solution to manage welding production. A balanced combination of software, hardware and service, WeldEye creates value through insight into WPS compliant welding quality, personnel qualifications, and much more. It reduces overhead costs by simplifying your documentation process and reducing repair rate. The software is available globally and compatible with any brand's welding equipment. As a cloud service it provides a simple way to control your welding production anywhere in the world, regardless of your location.
www.weldeye.com
Kemppi is the pioneering company within the welding industry. It is our role to develop solutions that make you win business. Headquartered in Lahti, Finland, Kemppi employs over 800 welding industry experts in 17 countries and has a revenue of more than 150 MEUR. Our offering includes welding solutions - intelligent equipment, welding management software and expert services - for both demanding industrial applications and ready-to-weld needs. Local expertise is available via our global partner network covering over 60 countries.
www.kemppi.com
PipeCloud is a software startup company that emerged when Sihy Oy, a specialist in demanding pipe welding, wanted to operate more efficiently than its competitors. Sihy is Meyer's leading supplier of prefabricated pipes for Turku Shipyard.
www.pipecloud.fi
